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  title: "Jan on Mac"
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import { Tabs } from 'nextra/components'
import FAQBox from '@/components/FaqBox'
import { Callout, Steps } from 'nextra/components'



# Mac Installation
Jan runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs.

## Compatibility
### Minimum Requirements
Your Mac needs:
- **Operating System:** MacOSX 13.6 or higher
- **Memory:**
  - 8GB → up to 3B parameter models
  - 16GB → up to 7B parameter models
  - 32GB → up to 13B parameter models
- **Storage:** 10GB+ free space

### Mac Performance Guide
<Callout type="info">
**Apple Silicon Macs** use Metal for GPU acceleration, making them faster than **Apple Intel Macs**, which operate on CPU only.
</Callout>
**Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3)**
- Metal acceleration enabled by default
- GPU-accelerated processing

**Intel-based Mac**
- CPU processing only
- Standard performance

_Check your Mac's processor: Apple menu → About This Mac_

## Install Jan

Installation steps:

<Steps>

### Step 1: Download Application

Select version:
<Tabs items={['Stable Release', 'Beta Release', 'Nightly Release']}>
<Tabs.Tab>
Get Jan from here:

- [Download Jan's Stable Version](https://app.jan.ai/download/latest/mac-universal)
- Official Website: https://jan.ai/download

</Tabs.Tab>
<Tabs.Tab>

Beta: New features with potential instability.

[Download Jan's Beta Version](https://app.jan.ai/download/beta/mac-universal)

<Callout type="warning">
May contain bugs.
</Callout>
</Tabs.Tab>
<Tabs.Tab>

Nightly: Latest features, less stable.

[Download Jan's Nightly Version](https://app.jan.ai/download/nightly/mac-universal)

<Callout type="info">
Expect potential instability.
</Callout>
</Tabs.Tab>
</Tabs>


### Step 2: Install Application

1. Open the Jan installer (`.dmg` file)
2. Drag Jan to **Applications**
3. Wait a moment
4. Launch Jan

</Steps>


## Jan Data Folder

Default location:

```sh
# Default installation directory
~/Library/Application\ Support/Jan/data
```
See [Jan Data Folder](/docs/desktop/data-folder) for details.


## Uninstall Jan

<Steps>

### Step 1: Remove Application
1. Close Jan if it's running
2. Open **Finder**
3. Go to **Applications**
4. Find Jan
5. Pick your removal method:
  - Drag to **Trash**
  - Right-click → **Move to Trash**
  - **Command-Delete**

### Step 2: Clean Up Data (Optional)

Run this in **Terminal** to remove all data:
```bash
rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Jan/data
```
</Steps>

<Callout type="warning">
This permanently deletes all data. Create backups if needed.
</Callout>

{/* ## FAQs

<FAQBox title="What are Nightly Releases, and how can I access them?">
Nightly Releases allow you to test new features and previews of upcoming stable releases. You can download
them from Jan's GitHub repository. However, remember that these builds might contain bugs and crash frequently.
</FAQBox>
<FAQBox title="Can I move the Jan data folder to a different location?">
Yes, you can move the Jan data folder.
</FAQBox>
<FAQBox title="How do I enable GPU acceleration for better performance">
Depending on your Mac type (Apple Silicon or Intel), you won't be able to utilize the GPU acceleration feature
if you have a Mac with an Intel processor.
</FAQBox>
<FAQBox title="Can I recover the deleted Jan data folder after uninstallation?">
No, it cannot be restored once you delete the Jan data folder during uninstallation.
</FAQBox>

<Callout type="info">
💡 Warning: If you have any trouble during installation, please see our [Troubleshooting](/docs/desktop/troubleshooting)
guide to resolve your problem.

</Callout>
*/}
